What is Vinicius de Moraes's middle name?
De
What is Vinicius de Moraes's full name?
Marcus Vinicius da Cruz e Mello Moraes
Vinicius de Moraes date of birth:
October 19, 1913
How old was Vinicius de Moraes when died?
66
Where was Vinicius de Moraes born?
Rio de Janeiro City, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
When did Vinicius de Moraes die?
July 9, 1980
Where did Vinicius de Moraes die?
Rio de Janeiro City, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
What is Vinicius de Moraes nationality?
Brazilian
What is Vinicius de Moraes's occupation?
Poet, essayist, playwright, lyricist
What instruments does Vinicius de Moraes play?
Vocals, Songwriter
Short Biography
Marcus Vinicius da Cruz e Mello Moraes (October 19, 1913 – July 9, 1980), also known as Vinícius de Moraes and nicknamed O Poetinha ("The little poet"), was a Brazilian poet, lyricist, essayist and playwright who wrote the lyrics for many now-classic Brazilian songs and became a seminal figure in modern Brazilian music. He also wrote a number of plays, served as a national diplomat, composed his own bossa nova music and, as an interpreter of his own lyrics, recorded several significant albums. He was born in Rio de Janeiro as the son of Lydia Cruz de Moraes and Clodoaldo Pereira da Silva Moraes.